Clinical Research Coordinator/Nurse

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Clinical Research Coordinator/Nurse Job Description: Position Title: Clinical Research Coordinator/NurseEmployment Type: Maximum Term Full-Time (12 months)Hours: 38 hours per weekPosition Grade: Health Service Manager Grade 1Salary: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 base salary per annumEnterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Health Employees Agreement 2019Department Name: Medical Oncology Research, The Kinghorn Cancer Centre About us: St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate. Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include: Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network Employee Assistance Program Work/Life balance About the role: An amazing opportunity to work in a world class Research Centre. Located in the purpose built Kinghorn Cancer Centre, we are one of the largest clinical trials centres for oncology in Australia. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with interests in both clinical management of advanced cancer patients and research / clinical trials practice. The role involves: Delivering high quality patient care to clinical trial participants with advanced cancers. Responsibility for research projects, patient assessments, increasing patient recruitment and providing information to patients about trial requirements and treatments. Providing project updates, education to patients and staff. Coordination of patient study visits and maintenance of study schedules/enrolment tracking for individual trials. Participating and coordinating monitoring visits with external pharmaceutical companies and research organisations. Working effectively as part of a trials team and assist other research staff as needed. Participates in Education and Quality Improvement activities. Coordination of the collection of blood samples, processing and shipping as required (after appropriate training and assessment). Accurately collect, record and report data within trial timelines. Responding to data queries professionally, accurately and promptly. Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's: St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. About you: The suitable applicants are expected to co-ordinate, recruit and manage data for clinical trials and research including direct patient contact and administrative duties as directed. The role involves case managing patients during their time on clinical trials and being the main point of contact for trial sponsors and other research partners. Individuals who are willing to use initiative, build on opportunities and contribute to the long-term development of the unit are encouraged to apply. Excellent interpersonal, clinical and communication skills are essential. Application Instructions: To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account. Selection Criteria Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia. Holds or working towards relevant tertiary qualifications in clinical research and clinical trials or equivalent relevant work experience OR a combination of relevant work experience and study. Demonstrated leadership ability working in a team and ability to use own initiative. Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system. Experience with secure data management, participant trial data collection, participant organisational skills, ability to rapidly master new concepts and skills and detailed knowledge of HREC and RGO submissions. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated Clinical knowledge and experience working in Oncology, Haematology and/or Research. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment. Applications close on 12th February 2025 Contact Details: Robert Kent, (02) 9355 5611, Closing Date: 12 February 2025 11:59pm Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr